Konami releases new statement on Hideo Kojima

Konami claims the removal of Kojima's name is all part of a rebranding, but fails to go into its current relationship with the developer.
But doesn't really tell us anything.

Kojima is Gone; Konami Insists He's On Vacation

Kojima only got a studio space post-Konami because the owners were Metal Gear fans

It's OK everyone, Kojima hasn't left Konami—he's just “on vacation”

Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima Has Finally Left Konami

Hideo Kojima's already teasing ideas for his next project, and it could be a fusion of movies and games

Kojima Productions - Wikipedia

Hideo Kojima says he was opposed by peers, colleagues, and relatives when he decided to go independent

Konami Releases Statement on Developing Metal Gear Series, Fuels Hideo Kojima's Departure Rumors

Did Hideo Kojima Tease A New Game In A Holiday Message?

ESA Releases Statement Regarding Konami's Decision To Back Out Of E3 2021 - Game Informer